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Click to view all images Police officers force back marchers at the May 1 Anti-Capitalist/Anti-State Rally in Seattle. Officers also used pepper spray on marchers. Ian Finkenbinder washes pepper spray from his face. Advocate Elaine Simons drove to the May ...

Fresh Bucks, which doubles the value of food stamp benefits when used to purchase fresh food at Seattle farmers markets, will expand to all of Seattle’s farmers markets, thanks to new funding from the city. The Seattle City Council last week adopted a bud ...

If you live in Seattle and feel like you’ve been seeing longer lines at BECU ATMs or more red bus ads that tout “more than just money,” you’re probably right. BECU, a Tukwila-based credit union, has outpaced Chase Bank, replacing it as the second most-use ...

The Starbucks at 23rd and Jackson in Seattle’s Central District will become a “community store.” With support from YWCA youth, the shop will be redesigned and Starbucks will give 15 cents of every transaction to two YWCA programs: one supporting young wom ...

At least eight low power FM (LPFM) radio slots will be made available in the greater Seattle area as part of the Local Community Radio Act passed by Congress in 2010. The act is an effort to make radio accessible to nonprofit groups. LPFM stations are req ...

Those who have health insurance may not be affected by the Affordable Care Act, sometimes called Obamacare. But for those who need health insurance and aren’t covered by an employer’s health insurance, long-awaited coverage is on the way. Washington state ...

Homeless veterans are in for some good news: A one-day event will provide medical, dental, housing and employment assistance for free. On Sept. 11, more than 70 social service providers will participate in the Third Annual Seattle Stand Down, a community- ...

The Eastside is often seen as an affluent community, but increased housing costs have nonetheless affected residents. Housing is defined as affordable if its occupants spend no more than 30 percent of their income on it. More than a third of East King Cou ...

Young people in need of help can now find it at Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities, which have joined King County’s Safe Place program. Youth 12 to 17 who are experiencing a crisis will find assistance at 26 community centers, eight indoor pools and ...

Click to view all images A group of Lynnwood women, aged 18-22, cooked enough food to feed more than 200 people on Thanksgiving in Pioneer Square. Dave’s Burgers donated burgers to go with the home-cooked spaghetti, hot dogs, potatoes and other items. The ...